Project Management Specialists Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $94,040 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.21
10th percentile $59,270
90th percentile $133,350
Employed locally 560
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,270
    25th
    $71,390
    50th (median)
    $94,040
    75th
    $114,570
    90th
    $133,350

    Top-paying metros for Project Management Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Boulder, CO $125,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    Huntsville, AL $122,430

    Related occupations in Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$69,320
    Human Resources Specialists$60,250
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$61,380
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$59,530
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$73,240
    Compliance Officers$63,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in Central Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Central Pennsylvania is $45.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.98 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Central Pennsylvania is 6.7% below the national median of $100,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Project Management Specialists in Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $59,270 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,390.